20th Nov13Petition against fire brigade cuts nearly reaches 10,000 signature target. The public petition against the proposed cuts for the London Fire Brigade has nearly reached its 10,000 signature target, adding to the increasing pressure on Boris Johnson to make amendments to the cuts. Over 9,500 people have currently signed the online petition. The current proposals will see ten fire stations closed, including Knightsbridge station, as well and over 550 fire fighter posts across London. These are part of the austerity measures that will hit the whole country, part of The London Fire Authority’s £45m savings. According to critics, the savings equate to just £5 extra per house hold in council tax, and will only provide a quick windfall. As well as this, the closure of Westminster will put increasing pressure on stations at Lambeth. It is also the station for the tourist sites such Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey....(As if there wasnt enough pressure on Lambeth as it is!!!)